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DESIGN

NIDA's design department is a world-class facility having trained designers such as Catherine Martin, designer for Baz Luhrmann and Oscar winner.

Short courses in design are available at NIDA throughout 2008.  NIDA also offers a half-year part-time course The Designer.  Interviews will be held in February for 2009 intake.

For further information contact the NIDA Open Program.
Ph: 02 9697 7626
E-mail: contact form

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Spring Program 2008 PDF
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ADULT SHORT COURSES DESIGN


Design for Film and TV
Design Intensive 16 yrs +
Design: model-box making 16 yrs+
Set & Costume Design

 

 

DESIGN FOR FILM AND TV

Discover ways to shape your imaginative responses to create effective design choices for screen.  Develop an appreciation of screen language and styles as a tool to tell a story visually.  Consider the role of the Art Department and Wardrobe in realising design concepts.
(no class 19 July)

 

Course Number:

08AW3001

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$470.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 25 April 2008

Fee:

$495.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 28 June 2008
28 June to 2 August
11:00am to 05:00pm
5 Saturdays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

DESIGN INTENSIVE 16 YRS +

Gain an over view of the design process for stage. Consider how sets and costmes are coceived and developed.

 

Course Number:

08AS5004

Age:

16 years+

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 4 October 2008
4 to 5 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday & Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

DESIGN: MODEL-BOX MAKING 16 YRS+

Develop a concept for a set design and then gain skills for making your own model-box.  This is an ideal course for those thinking of applying for the fulltime course.

 

Course Number:

08AW5006

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 25 April 2008

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 20 September 2008
20 to 21 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

SET & COSTUME DESIGN

Explore the theatrical space and the interplay of objects and human figures, colour, texture, shapes and light to create an imaginary world.  Interpret scripts and characters for design of theatre, dance and musicals.  Develop unique style and an understanding of the creative and production processes, including use of model boxes and costume drawings. 

 

Course Number:

08AW3005

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$470.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 1 February 2008

Fee:

$495.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 13 September 2008
13 September to 11 October
11:00am to 05:00pm
5 Saturdays

Venue:

NIDA

Address:

Kensington, NSW
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us